The WW Beef & Vegetable Soup is a light soup that is rich in protein and fiber and yet feels fulfilling. This soup recipe is a perfect option for those who want to enjoy a comforting bowl of soup without having to worry about increasing fats, calories, or WW points. This WW Beef & Vegetable Soup contains fresh vegetables like green beans, tomatoes, celery, carrots, and of course, lean ground beef. This soup is versatile as well, meaning you can customize it with flavors of your choice or according to what you have in the fridge.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 145 kcal
- Prep time: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: 1 ½ cups
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Course: Soup
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Ladle
- Wooden spoon
- Large soup pot
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ lb of lean ground beef
- 1 medium chopped onion
- Two cloves of minced garlic
- 2 medium sliced carrots
- 1 cup of chopped green beans
- 2 diced stalks of celery
- 1 medium diced zucchini
- One teaspoon of dried basil
- 3 cups of low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup of water
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 can of undrained diced tomatoes
- Salt, to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
- Cooking spray
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LEAN GROUND BEEF:
- It provides the flavor while keeping it low-fat. For an alternative, use chicken or ground turkey.
GARLIC AND ONION:
- Both ingredients give an aromatic flavor. For an alternative, use garlic powder or shallots.
CARROTS AND CELERY:
- These ingredients include a sweet flavor and also give a crunch. For an alternative, use bell peppers.
GREEN BEANS AND ZUCCHINI:
- Both of them add texture to the soup. For an alternative, use broccoli or spinach.
DICED TOMATOES:
- Tomatoes give a tangy base to the soup. For an alternative, use tomato sauce.
HERBS:
- Herbs add flavor to the soup without adding calories. For an alternative, use Italian seasoning blend.
COOKING SPRAY:
- This helps in reducing fats and WW points rather than using oil.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Spray some cooking spray on the pot and heat it up on medium heat.
- Put the lean ground beef inside and keep breaking it apart, and cook till it becomes brown.
- Drain any extra amount of fat if you need to.
- Put garlic & onion inside the pot and cook for two to three minutes.
- Include zucchini, green beans, celery, and carrots, and cook and stir for a further five minutes.
- Now add the diced tomatoes with their juice, water, and beef broth.
- Also, add in oregano, basil, pepper, and salt if you require it.
- Keep cooking the soup till it boils, and then lower the heat.
- Cover up the soup and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes till you blend the flavors properly and the vegetables become tender.
- You can adjust the taste and then serve it warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can enjoy this soup with light garlic bread.
- For a topping suggestion, add some hot sauce or sprinkle some parsley.
- To make it a balanced meal, have some side salad as well.
TIPS:
- To reduce calories, you can use extra-lean beef.
- For the soup to have even more nutrients, you can add some spinach at the end of cooking the soup.
- Add no-salt-added tomatoes if you want to control the amount of sodium as well.
- To make it a quick lunch option, freeze the remaining soup in single-serving boxes.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Stock the soup for four to five days in a tight vessel.
FREEZER:
- Store the soup inside bags or freeze-safe boxes for 3 months. Before you heat the soup on stovetop, thaw it for one night.
FAQs:
How do I make this soup thick?
- Add a small spoon of tomato soup, or mash a few of the vegetables you will be using in the soup.
Can we consider this soup gluten-free?
- If you use gluten-free canned tomatoes and broth, it will become gluten-free.
Can I include grains like rice in my soup?
- Just make sure to adjust the WW points since adding grains would increase them.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 145 kcal
Net carbs: 9 grams
Iron: 2.3 milligrams
Total carbs: 12 grams
Vitamin A: 5400 IU
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 65 milligrams
Protein: 16 grams
Serving size: 1 ½ cups
Sodium: 410 milligrams
Serving: 6
Potassium: 680 milligrams
Weight Watcher Points: 3 points